James is an Investment Associate at Collington Capital and a Brand Ambassador for Schroders. James is in his final year at Newcastle University, studying Business Management with an interest in sustainable finance. James has conducted research on “The Role of Microfinance Institutions in Promoting Entrepreneurship and Education: An Empirical Study of East Africa,” James’ dissertation builds on earlier work and focuses on financial inclusion in East Africa: “What is the Role of Digital Financial Solutions in Transforming Microfinance for Better Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Impact?”
James Simpson
Investment Associate, Collington Capital
Olivia Dickson
Founder Partner, Collington Capital
A former managing director of JP Morgan, senior adviser to the Financial Services Authority and experienced financial services NED including for Virgin Money, Investec, Aon, Canada Life and Royal London. Olivia is a Board member of the Impact Investing Institute.
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Julia Grant
Founder Partner, Collington Capital
A former chief executive of Pro Bono Economics, Impetus the Private Equity Foundation, the National Gardens Scheme and Surrey Community Action. Julia is a former member of the Investment Committee of the FCDO and the Advisory Board of Big Society Capital.
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Kiron Bose
Founder Partner, Collington Capital
A former investment banker with Goldman Sachs in London and Hong Kong and experienced investor in emerging and frontier markets. Kiron worked across global markets for over 25 years, advising governments and corporations, managing assets and raising capital.
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Marina Blinova
Chief Operating Officer, Collington Capital
An experienced legal counsel with deep knowledge of securities and investments and experience of wealth management. Previously Marina led oversight of the investments of a substantial family office. Marina now specialises in UK financial services corporate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
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Sarah Gordon
Principal Consultant, Harriet Collington Foundation
Sarah is a Visiting Professor in Practice at the London School of Economics’ Grantham Research Institute and a non-executive Director of Social Finance. Sarah was the founding chief executive of the Impact Investing Institute and was a journalist at the Financial Times for nearly 20 years including as Business Editor.
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Deborah Drake
Senior Advisor, Collington Capital
Deborah has expertise in microfinance and impact investing in developing markets notably in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. She was a Vice President of Investor Engagement and Research at Accion’s Center for Financial Inclusion and is a Director of Accion’s Financial Inclusion Equity Council.
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Imogen Box
Investment Associate, Collington Capital
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Oliver Dickson
Investment Associate, Collington Capital
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James Simpson
Investment Associate, Collington Capital
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